As seasoned shoppers, we know to keep a close eye on all belongings, be aware of our surroundings and shop with a buddy. With mega advances in technology and the increasing desperation felt by many of the long-term jobless, there are new scams and schemes being hatched every day. Here is an article form consumerreports.org [...]
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Head Lice
I read an article recently about one green mom’s first experience with head lice. Read my not-so-green story at http://safegreenclean.com/head-lice-wars.
Read the rest of this entry »BeachBody® Power 90® – Week 1
I have started again with the BeachBody® Power 90® experience. I know this program works, because the videos don’t lie. Real people lose real weight and get real toned bodies following the various Beachbody® programs. It’s time for me to get serious, because at 44 years of age, it will only get harder from here. [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Fireflies, Part 2
It’s not enough that fireflies are decreasing in number across the United States. Now our government is looking at possible uses of the internal chemistry that causes these insects and other creatures to create a natural glow. While the possible uses may be valiant and are definitely “green”I’m not quite sure how I feel about [...]
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It seems that honeybees aren’t the only insects whose numbers are decreasing. Apparently, the firefly population (or lightning bugs, as we called them) are also on the decline.The online Firefly Watch, begun in 2008 now includes folks in 42 states who are counting these natural sources of light outdoors. Data collected will help determine the [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Good Deed: 9-Year-Old Feeds Homeless
We all want to do something to help, but most choose to serve a few hours in a local soup kitchen or donate to the local food bank or women’s shelter. Third grader Katie Stagliano grew a ginormous cabbage on accident and donated it to a local soup kitchen and felt pretty good about it. [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Road Rage on 316
Friday, August 6, 2010. Approximately 8:40 p.m. Hwy 316 W between the cities of Bethlehem and Winder, GA.
Read the rest of this entry »Disappearing Honeybees
Taken from my safegreenclean blog. Originally published August 25, 2009.*** So for the past few years I’ve been hearing about the disappearing honeybees. This was originally of importance to me because I happen to be quite fond of honey and dislike the rise in prices as production slows down. Now researchers believe they have found [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Healthy Bite: Fat + Age = Memory Loss?
I turn 45 this year. Being a “woman of a certain age,” there are many things that have begun to assert themselves into my life.
Read the rest of this entry »Outrage! Government Wants to Know Your BMI
I don’t know why, but I couldn’t believe it when I read this article. WHY does my government need to know my BMI? That’s between me, my physician, and my insurance company. I can think of two reasons off the top of my head why they would want that info: increase my taxes and restrict [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Mom Tip of the Week
Have you ever had the need to label a container, but not permanently? Most labels don’t come off easily, regular markers rub off to easily, and permanent marker can be difficult to remove. I have the perfect solution: Tape! Clear tape, the kind you use for wrapping presents, is easy to remove from most surfaces! [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Avoid These 10 Toxic Products
Allergies. Dizzy spells. Heart palpitations. Sleep disturbances. Endocrine disorders. These are but a few of the symptoms I now suffer from. A once healthy child and adult, I must now be very careful of the products I come into contact with.
Read the rest of this entry »Blue Moon New Year’s Eve — Define Your Vision for the New Year and Make it Happen
Goodbye, 2009. Hello, 2010. Ready or not, here it comes. Another year is in the making, the beginning of another decade. This New Year’s Eve is an extra special one. Ever hear of a blue moon? It happens when there are two full moons in a month, and it only happens every 2.5 years. Even rarer is when it occurs on New Year’s Eve – only once every 19 years!
Read the rest of this entry »Talk much?
It’s long been said that women like to talk. It has also been said (sometimes not nicely) that we don’t know when to be quiet. Take a look at this gal, and tell me what you think.
Read the rest of this entry »Affordable Green Living – Introduction
Think it’s too expensive to go green? Think again! “GREEN” is everywhere these days – green living, green renovation, green T.V.; even President Obama is on the green bandwagon. But this is not the hippie movement of yesteryear. Today’s green initiative is comprehensive and comfortable, even if you’re on a budget.
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